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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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Recent Examples of filtered
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The companies that were financially strong were then filtered by those that performed well on industry impact in their respective categories.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
Those sorts of unexpected shifts are what make Vile’s brand of self-absorption so uniquely absorbing after all these years, even as Philadelphia leans into his familiar formula of ’70s-Neil ditch-digging filtered through ’80s-Springsteen production and stretched across ’90s-CD sprawl.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
By the time a signal travels from the people doing the work to the people leading the organization, it’s been filtered, summarized, and optimized at every layer in between.
—Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026
If anything, you’re being filtered by a software program.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The companies that were financially strong were then filtered by those that performed well on industry impact in their respective categories.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
Those sorts of unexpected shifts are what make Vile’s brand of self-absorption so uniquely absorbing after all these years, even as Philadelphia leans into his familiar formula of ’70s-Neil ditch-digging filtered through ’80s-Springsteen production and stretched across ’90s-CD sprawl.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
By the time a signal travels from the people doing the work to the people leading the organization, it’s been filtered, summarized, and optimized at every layer in between.
—Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026
If anything, you’re being filtered by a software program.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The Metropolitan Water District already is planning a large new facility in Carson to transform wastewater into purified drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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America’s relations with its co-hosts are strained, and there are fears of cartel violence in Mexico.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 June 2026
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Parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic also strained under high heat and humidity.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Overhauling the scientific peer review system that has been in place and refined internationally will threaten the US’s status as a technology leader, which is already being accelerated by deepening federal funding budget cuts.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The result here is serene, sculptural, and undeniably refined.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The signature smart bed lifts at the head so guests can prop up and watch television, a feature born of pure necessity.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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At its purest level, football’s appeal lies in its universality.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Everyone entering the secure area will be screened.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Well, that individual that has extracted themselves from that social context, that story of their experience kind of ends there.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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About six months later, in March of this year, investigators received confirmation that a DNA profile was extracted from the remains.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Products to Avoid Skip soap, detergent, and most harsh cleaners, such as ammonia, disinfectant wipes, and undiluted bleach, when tending to your bird bath.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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The spirit is bottled at still strength, undiluted, preserving its intensity and texture.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The attack took place on the mezzanine leading to Amtrak trains, not on a train or platform, Anderson clarified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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